diff --git a/app/Livewire/Auth/Register.php b/app/Livewire/Auth/Register.php
index 8541536..24ee812 100644
--- a/app/Livewire/Auth/Register.php
+++ b/app/Livewire/Auth/Register.php
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ class Register extends Component
         $validated['password'] = Hash::make($validated['password']);
 
         event(new Registered(($user = User::create($validated))));
+        $user->assignRole('free');
 
         Auth::login($user);
 
diff --git a/app/Livewire/Mailbox.php b/app/Livewire/Mailbox.php
index ef0257b..82fff52 100644
--- a/app/Livewire/Mailbox.php
+++ b/app/Livewire/Mailbox.php
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
 
     public $customDomain = '';
 
+    public bool $isCreatingFirstMailbox = false;
+
     public function mount()
     {
         $this->customDomain = Domain::where('is_active', true)->first()?->name ?? 'imail.app';
@@ -49,6 +51,11 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
         } else {
             $this->currentMailboxId = $this->getActiveMailboxesProperty()->first()?->id;
         }
+
+        // Auto-create a random mailbox if none exist (first-time visitor)
+        if ($this->getActiveMailboxesProperty()->isEmpty()) {
+            $this->isCreatingFirstMailbox = true;
+        }
     }
 
     public function getActiveMailboxesProperty()
@@ -66,7 +73,11 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
 
     public function getAvailableDomainsProperty()
     {
-        return Domain::where('is_active', true)->where('is_archived', false)->get();
+        return Domain::query()
+            ->where('is_active', true)
+            ->where('is_archived', false)
+            ->accessibleBy(auth()->user())
+            ->get();
     }
 
     /**
@@ -116,6 +127,19 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
             ->paginate(10);
     }
 
+    public function getUnreadCountProperty(): int
+    {
+        $currentMailbox = $this->active_mailboxes->firstWhere('id', $this->currentMailboxId);
+
+        if (! $currentMailbox) {
+            return 0;
+        }
+
+        return Email::where('recipient_email', $currentMailbox->address)
+            ->where('is_read', false)
+            ->count();
+    }
+
     public function selectEmail($id)
     {
         $this->selectedEmailId = $id;
@@ -176,7 +200,11 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
 
     public function createMailbox()
     {
-        $domainModel = Domain::where('name', $this->customDomain)->first();
+        $domainModel = Domain::where('name', $this->customDomain)
+            ->where('is_active', true)
+            ->accessibleBy(auth()->user())
+            ->first();
+
         if (! $domainModel) {
             return;
         }
@@ -204,6 +232,55 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
         Session::put('last_mailbox_id', $mailbox->id);
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Auto-create a random mailbox on a public domain.
+     * Called when no mailboxes exist (first visit, or all deleted).
+     */
+    public function autoCreateRandomMailbox(): void
+    {
+        $domain = Domain::query()
+            ->where('is_active', true)
+            ->where('is_archived', false)
+            ->accessibleBy(auth()->user())
+            ->whereJsonContains('allowed_types', 'public')
+            ->inRandomOrder()
+            ->first();
+
+        if (! $domain) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        $address = fake()->userName().'_'.rand(10, 99).'@'.$domain->name;
+
+        $mailbox = MailboxModel::create([
+            'mailbox_hash' => bin2hex(random_bytes(32)),
+            'domain_hash' => $domain->domain_hash,
+            'user_id' => auth()->id(),
+            'session_id' => Session::getId(),
+            'address' => $address,
+            'type' => 'public',
+            'created_ip' => request()->ip(),
+            'last_accessed_ip' => request()->ip(),
+            'last_accessed_at' => now(),
+            'expires_at' => now()->addDays(7),
+        ]);
+
+        $this->currentMailboxId = $mailbox->id;
+        $this->isCreatingFirstMailbox = false;
+        Session::put('current_mailbox_id', $mailbox->id);
+    }
+
+    public function finishAutoCreation(): void
+    {
+        if ($this->getActiveMailboxesProperty()->isEmpty()) {
+            $this->autoCreateRandomMailbox();
+        }
+        $this->isCreatingFirstMailbox = false;
+        
+        // Ensure the component re-renders fully with the new data
+        $this->dispatch('$refresh');
+    }
+
     public function deleteMailbox($id)
     {
         $mailbox = MailboxModel::find($id);
@@ -216,6 +293,22 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
             $this->selectedEmailId = null;
             session(['current_mailbox_id' => $this->currentMailboxId]);
         }
+
+        // If all mailboxes deleted, auto-create a new random one
+        // Use a direct query or re-fetch the property to avoid cache issues
+        $hasActive = MailboxModel::query()
+            ->where(function ($query) {
+                $query->where('session_id', Session::getId());
+                if (auth()->check()) {
+                    $query->orWhere('user_id', auth()->id());
+                }
+            })
+            ->where('is_blocked', false)
+            ->exists();
+
+        if (! $hasActive) {
+            $this->isCreatingFirstMailbox = true;
+        }
     }
 
     public function downloadEmail($id)
@@ -296,6 +389,7 @@ class Mailbox extends Component
         return view('livewire.mailbox', [
             'emails' => $this->getEmailsProperty(),
             'currentMailbox' => $currentMailbox,
+            'unreadCount' => $this->unread_count,
         ]);
     }
 }
diff --git a/app/Models/Domain.php b/app/Models/Domain.php
index 5805ac7..0a75fb8 100644
--- a/app/Models/Domain.php
+++ b/app/Models/Domain.php
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 namespace App\Models;
 
+use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Builder;
 use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Factories\HasFactory;
 use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
 use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\SoftDeletes;
@@ -41,4 +42,27 @@ class Domain extends Model
     {
         return $this->hasMany(Mailbox::class, 'domain_hash', 'domain_hash');
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Scope to domains accessible by the given user tier.
+     * For guests (null user), only 'public' domains are returned.
+     *
+     * Uses MySQL's JSON_CONTAINS to check if the domain's `allowed_types`
+     * array includes ANY of the user's allowed types.
+     *
+     * Usage:
+     *   Domain::accessibleBy(auth()->user())->get();     // logged-in
+     *   Domain::accessibleBy(null)->get();                // guest
+     *   Domain::accessibleBy($user)->where('is_active', true)->get();
+     */
+    public function scopeAccessibleBy(Builder $query, ?User $user = null): Builder
+    {
+        $types = $user ? $user->allowedDomainTypes() : User::guestDomainTypes();
+
+        return $query->where(function (Builder $q) use ($types) {
+            foreach ($types as $type) {
+                $q->orWhereJsonContains('allowed_types', $type);
+            }
+        });
+    }
 }
diff --git a/app/Models/User.php b/app/Models/User.php
index cbe21b6..0d911b0 100644
--- a/app/Models/User.php
+++ b/app/Models/User.php
@@ -2,23 +2,24 @@
 
 namespace App\Models;
 
+use Filament\Auth\MultiFactor\App\Contracts\HasAppAuthentication;
 use Filament\Auth\MultiFactor\App\Contracts\HasAppAuthenticationRecovery;
 use Filament\Auth\MultiFactor\Email\Contracts\HasEmailAuthentication;
 use Filament\Models\Contracts\FilamentUser;
 use Filament\Panel;
 use Illuminate\Contracts\Auth\MustVerifyEmail;
+use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Builder;
 use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Factories\HasFactory;
 use Illuminate\Foundation\Auth\User as Authenticatable;
 use Illuminate\Notifications\Notifiable;
 use Illuminate\Support\Str;
 use Laravel\Fortify\TwoFactorAuthenticatable;
 use Spatie\Permission\Traits\HasRoles;
-use Filament\Auth\MultiFactor\App\Contracts\HasAppAuthentication;
 
 class User extends Authenticatable implements FilamentUser, HasAppAuthentication, HasAppAuthenticationRecovery, HasEmailAuthentication, MustVerifyEmail
 {
     /** @use HasFactory<\Database\Factories\UserFactory> */
-    use HasFactory, Notifiable, TwoFactorAuthenticatable, HasRoles;
+    use HasFactory, HasRoles, Notifiable, TwoFactorAuthenticatable;
 
     /**
      * The attributes that are mass assignable.
@@ -114,4 +115,102 @@ class User extends Authenticatable implements FilamentUser, HasAppAuthentication
         $this->has_email_authentication = $condition;
         $this->save();
     }
+
+    // ─── Tier Checking Helpers ───────────────────────────────────
+
+    public function isFree(): bool
+    {
+        return $this->hasRole('free');
+    }
+
+    public function isPro(): bool
+    {
+        return $this->hasRole('pro');
+    }
+
+    public function isEnterprise(): bool
+    {
+        return $this->hasRole('enterprise');
+    }
+
+    public function isAdmin(): bool
+    {
+        return $this->hasRole('admin');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Returns the domain `allowed_types` values this user's tier can access.
+     * Used by Domain::scopeAccessibleBy() to filter domains.
+     *
+     * Mapping:
+     *   free       → ['public']
+     *   pro        → ['public', 'custom', 'premium']
+     *   enterprise → ['public', 'custom', 'premium', 'private']
+     *   admin      → ['public', 'custom', 'premium', 'private']
+     *
+     * @return array<string>
+     */
+    public function allowedDomainTypes(): array
+    {
+        return match (true) {
+            $this->isAdmin() => ['public', 'custom', 'premium', 'private'],
+            $this->isEnterprise() => ['public', 'custom', 'premium', 'private'],
+            $this->isPro() => ['public', 'custom', 'premium'],
+            default => ['public'], // free or no role
+        };
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Domain types accessible by guest (non-authenticated) users.
+     * Called when auth()->user() is null.
+     *
+     * @return array<string>
+     */
+    public static function guestDomainTypes(): array
+    {
+        return ['public'];
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Human-readable tier label for sidebar display.
+     * Returns UPPERCASE string like "FREE", "PRO", "ADMIN".
+     */
+    public function tierLabel(): string
+    {
+        return match (true) {
+            $this->isAdmin() => 'ADMIN',
+            $this->isEnterprise() => 'ENTERPRISE',
+            $this->isPro() => 'PRO',
+            default => 'FREE',
+        };
+    }
+
+    // ─── Eloquent Scopes ─────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * Scope to users with the 'free' Spatie role.
+     * Usage: User::free()->get()
+     */
+    public function scopeFree(Builder $query): Builder
+    {
+        return $query->role('free');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Scope to users with the 'pro' Spatie role.
+     * Usage: User::pro()->get()
+     */
+    public function scopePro(Builder $query): Builder
+    {
+        return $query->role('pro');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Scope to users with the 'enterprise' Spatie role.
+     * Usage: User::enterprise()->get()
+     */
+    public function scopeEnterprise(Builder $query): Builder
+    {
+        return $query->role('enterprise');
+    }
 }
diff --git a/database/factories/UserFactory.php b/database/factories/UserFactory.php
index 584104c..f91bcd8 100644
--- a/database/factories/UserFactory.php
+++ b/database/factories/UserFactory.php
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 namespace Database\Factories;
 
+use App\Models\User;
 use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Factories\Factory;
 use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Hash;
 use Illuminate\Support\Str;
@@ -41,4 +42,24 @@ class UserFactory extends Factory
             'email_verified_at' => null,
         ]);
     }
+
+    public function free(): static
+    {
+        return $this->afterCreating(fn (User $user) => $user->assignRole('free'));
+    }
+
+    public function pro(): static
+    {
+        return $this->afterCreating(fn (User $user) => $user->assignRole('pro'));
+    }
+
+    public function enterprise(): static
+    {
+        return $this->afterCreating(fn (User $user) => $user->assignRole('enterprise'));
+    }
+
+    public function admin(): static
+    {
+        return $this->afterCreating(fn (User $user) => $user->assignRole('admin'));
+    }
 }
diff --git a/database/seeders/RoleSeeder.php b/database/seeders/RoleSeeder.php
index cdd6001..ac9d1a8 100644
--- a/database/seeders/RoleSeeder.php
+++ b/database/seeders/RoleSeeder.php
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 namespace Database\Seeders;
 
-use Illuminate\Database\Console\Seeds\WithoutModelEvents;
+use App\Models\User;
 use Illuminate\Database\Seeder;
 use Spatie\Permission\Models\Permission;
 use Spatie\Permission\Models\Role;
@@ -14,13 +14,30 @@ class RoleSeeder extends Seeder
      */
     public function run(): void
     {
-        $role = Role::findOrCreate(name: 'admin', guardName: 'web');
-        Role::findOrCreate(name: 'user', guardName: 'web');
+        // Clear Spatie's permission cache before seeding
+        app()[\Spatie\Permission\PermissionRegistrar::class]->forgetCachedPermissions();
 
-        $permissionManageMails = Permission::findOrCreate(name: 'manage mails', guardName: 'web');
-        $role->givePermissionTo($permissionManageMails);
+        // --- Create Tier Roles ---
+        $admin = Role::findOrCreate('admin', 'web');
+        Role::findOrCreate('free', 'web');
+        Role::findOrCreate('pro', 'web');
+        Role::findOrCreate('enterprise', 'web');
 
-        $permissionManageFilamentPanel = Permission::findOrCreate(name: 'manage panels', guardName: 'web');
-        $role->givePermissionTo($permissionManageFilamentPanel);
+        // --- Permissions (admin-only) ---
+        $manageMailsPerm = Permission::findOrCreate('manage mails', 'web');
+        $managePanelsPerm = Permission::findOrCreate('manage panels', 'web');
+        $admin->syncPermissions([$manageMailsPerm, $managePanelsPerm]);
+
+        // --- Migrate legacy 'user' role to 'free' ---
+        $legacyRole = Role::where('name', 'user')->where('guard_name', 'web')->first();
+        if ($legacyRole) {
+            // Move all users with 'user' role to 'free'
+            $usersWithLegacyRole = \App\Models\User::role('user')->get();
+            foreach ($usersWithLegacyRole as $user) {
+                $user->removeRole('user');
+                $user->assignRole('free');
+            }
+            $legacyRole->delete();
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/resources/views/components/bento/logo.blade.php b/resources/views/components/bento/logo.blade.php
index 53c893e..082563f 100644
--- a/resources/views/components/bento/logo.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/components/bento/logo.blade.php
@@ -24,15 +24,16 @@
             <!-- Subtle Mesh Background -->
             <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-[radial-gradient(circle_at_50%_0%,rgba(236,72,153,0.1),transparent)]"></div>
             
+            @php $gradientId = 'logo-gradient-' . Str::random(6); @endphp
             <!-- Stylized "Z" / Envelope Fold -->
             <svg class="{{ $dimensions['icon'] }} text-transparent" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
                 <defs>
-                    <linearGradient id="logo-gradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
+                    <linearGradient id="{{ $gradientId }}" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
                         <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#ec4899" />
                         <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#be185d" />
                     </linearGradient>
                 </defs>
-                <path d="M4 19L20 5M4 19H14M20 5H10" stroke="url(#logo-gradient)" stroke-width="3.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
+                <path d="M4 19L20 5M4 19H14M20 5H10" stroke="url(#{{ $gradientId }})" stroke-width="3.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
                 <path d="M4 5L20 19" stroke="white" stroke-opacity="0.1" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
             </svg>
 
diff --git a/resources/views/livewire/mailbox.blade.php b/resources/views/livewire/mailbox.blade.php
index 8fde20f..0e4969c 100644
--- a/resources/views/livewire/mailbox.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/livewire/mailbox.blade.php
@@ -24,6 +24,51 @@
      x-init="$watch('selectedId', value => { if(value && window.innerWidth < 1024) mobileView = 'detail' }); $watch('mobileView', value => { if(value === 'list' && window.innerWidth < 1024) selectedId = null })"
      @resize.window="if (window.innerWidth >= 1280) sidebarOpen = true">
 
+    <!-- ═══ Cinematic Creation Overlay ═══ -->
+    <div x-show="$wire.isCreatingFirstMailbox"
+         x-transition:enter="transition ease-out duration-700"
+         x-transition:enter-start="opacity-0 backdrop-blur-none"
+         x-transition:enter-end="opacity-100 backdrop-blur-md"
+         x-transition:leave="transition ease-in duration-500"
+         x-transition:leave-start="opacity-100 backdrop-blur-md"
+         x-transition:leave-end="opacity-0 backdrop-blur-none"
+         class="fixed inset-0 z-[200] bg-zinc-950/90 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 text-center"
+         x-init="
+            if ($wire.isCreatingFirstMailbox) { setTimeout(() => $wire.finishAutoCreation(), 1000); }
+            $watch('$wire.isCreatingFirstMailbox', value => { if(value) setTimeout(() => $wire.finishAutoCreation(), 1000) });
+         "
+         style="display: none;">
+        
+        <!-- Logo Animation -->
+        <div class="mb-12 animate-pulse transition-all duration-1000 ease-in-out" 
+             x-bind:class="{ 'scale-110 opacity-100': $wire.isCreatingFirstMailbox, 'scale-90 opacity-0': !$wire.isCreatingFirstMailbox }">
+            <x-bento.logo size="lg" />
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="w-24 h-24 relative mb-12 transform-gpu">
+            <div class="absolute inset-0 border-4 border-pink-500/10 rounded-full transition-all duration-700"></div>
+            <div class="absolute inset-0 border-4 border-pink-500 border-t-transparent animate-[spin_1.5s_cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)_infinite] rounded-full shadow-[0_0_30px_rgba(236,72,153,0.3)]"></div>
+            <div class="absolute inset-4 bg-pink-500/20 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-pulse"></div>
+            <div class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center">
+                <svg class="w-10 h-10 text-pink-500 animate-pulse transition-transform duration-700 ease-in-out hover:scale-110" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                    <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" d="M12 15v2m-6 4h12a2 2 0 002-2v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2zm10-10V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4h8z" />
+                </svg>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="flex flex-col items-center max-w-sm space-y-4">
+            <h2 class="text-xl font-black text-white uppercase tracking-[0.3em] font-mono animate-slide-up bg-clip-text text-transparent bg-gradient-to-r from-white via-zinc-200 to-zinc-400">Establishing Secure Identity</h2>
+            <p class="text-[11px] text-zinc-500 font-bold uppercase tracking-widest leading-relaxed opacity-0 animate-slide-up [animation-delay:400ms]">
+                Generating unique encryption keys and provisioning anonymous routing routes...
+            </p>
+            <div class="flex gap-1.5 opacity-0 animate-slide-up [animation-delay:800ms]">
+                <div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-pink-500 animate-bounce [animation-delay:-0.3s]"></div>
+                <div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-pink-500 animate-bounce [animation-delay:-0.15s]"></div>
+                <div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-pink-500 animate-bounce"></div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
     <!-- Global Confirmation Modal -->
     <x-bento.confirm-modal />
     
@@ -66,7 +111,9 @@
                         :class="$wire.activeFolder === 'inbox' ? 'bg-pink-500/10 text-pink-500 border border-pink-500/20 shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(236,72,153,0.05)]' : 'text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-300 hover:bg-white/5'">
                     <svg class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" d="M21.75 6.75v10.5a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25h-15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6.75m19.5 0A2.25 2.25 0 0019.5 4.5h-15a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25m19.5 0v.243a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07 1.916l-7.5 4.615a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.36 0L3.32 8.91a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07-1.916V6.75" /></svg>
                     <span class="font-medium text-sm" :class="sidebarOpen ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-0 hidden'">Inbox</span>
-                    <span class="ml-auto text-[10px] font-bold px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded bg-pink-500/20 text-pink-500" :class="sidebarOpen ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-0 hidden'">1</span>
+                    @if($unreadCount > 0)
+                        <span class="ml-auto text-[10px] font-bold px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded bg-pink-500/20 text-pink-500" :class="sidebarOpen ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-0 hidden'">{{ $unreadCount }}</span>
+                    @endif
                 </button>
             </nav>
 
@@ -136,23 +183,25 @@
                     </button>
 
                     <!-- Active List -->
-                    <div class="space-y-3">
-                        <h4 class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-600 uppercase tracking-[0.2em] px-3 mb-4">Your Sessions</h4>
-                        <div class="space-y-2 max-h-48 overflow-y-auto pr-1 scrollbar-hide">
-                            @foreach($this->active_mailboxes as $mailbox)
-                                @if($mailbox->id !== $currentMailboxId)
-                                    <button wire:click="switchMailbox({{ $mailbox->id }})" 
-                                            class="w-full p-3 rounded-xl bg-zinc-900/40 border border-white/5 text-left group hover:border-white/20 transition-all flex items-center justify-between">
-                                        <div class="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                                            <div class="text-[10px] font-mono text-zinc-400 truncate group-hover:text-white transition-colors">{{ $mailbox->address }}</div>
-                                            <div class="text-[9px] text-zinc-600 font-bold uppercase mt-1">{{ $mailbox->expires_at?->diffForHumans(['short' => true]) ?? 'Never' }}</div>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-700 group-hover:text-pink-500 translate-x-2 opacity-0 group-hover:translate-x-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-all" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" /></svg>
-                                    </button>
-                                @endif
-                            @endforeach
+                    @if($this->active_mailboxes->where('id', '!=', $currentMailboxId)->count() > 0)
+                        <div class="space-y-3">
+                            <h4 class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-600 uppercase tracking-[0.2em] px-3 mb-4">Your Sessions</h4>
+                            <div class="space-y-2 max-h-48 overflow-y-auto pr-1 scrollbar-hide">
+                                @foreach($this->active_mailboxes as $mailbox)
+                                    @if($mailbox->id !== $currentMailboxId)
+                                        <button wire:click="switchMailbox({{ $mailbox->id }})" 
+                                                class="w-full p-3 rounded-xl bg-zinc-900/40 border border-white/5 text-left group hover:border-white/20 transition-all flex items-center justify-between">
+                                            <div class="min-w-0 flex-1">
+                                                <div class="text-[10px] font-mono text-zinc-400 truncate group-hover:text-white transition-colors">{{ $mailbox->address }}</div>
+                                                <div class="text-[9px] text-zinc-600 font-bold uppercase mt-1">{{ $mailbox->expires_at?->diffForHumans(['short' => true]) ?? 'Never' }}</div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-zinc-700 group-hover:text-pink-500 translate-x-2 opacity-0 group-hover:translate-x-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-all" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" /></svg>
+                                        </button>
+                                    @endif
+                                @endforeach
+                            </div>
                         </div>
-                    </div>
+                    @endif
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -178,7 +227,7 @@
                 </div>
                 <div class="text-[9px] text-zinc-500 uppercase font-black tracking-tighter">
                     @auth
-                        {{ auth()->user()->hasRole('admin') ? 'ADMIN USER' : (auth()->user()->hasRole('premium') ? 'PREMIUM USER' : 'FREE USER') }}
+                        {{ auth()->user()->tierLabel() }} USER
                     @else
                         GUEST USER
                     @endauth
@@ -211,7 +260,7 @@
                     x-data="{ refreshing: false }"
                     @click="refreshing = true; setTimeout(() => refreshing = false, 750)">
                 <svg class="w-5 h-5" 
-                     :class="{ 'animate-cinematic-spin': refreshing }"
+                     :class="{ 'animate-[spin_0.75s_ease-out_infinite]': refreshing }"
                      fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                     <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" d="M16.023 9.348h4.992v-.001M2.985 19.644v-4.992m0 0h4.992m-4.993 0l3.181 3.183a8.25 8.25 0 0013.803-3.7M4.031 9.865a8.25 8.25 0 0113.803-3.7l3.181 3.182m0-4.991v4.99" />
                 </svg>
@@ -220,7 +269,7 @@
 
         <!-- List Content -->
         <div class="flex-1 overflow-y-auto divide-y divide-white/5 scrollbar-hide" x-ref="listContainer">
-            @foreach($emails as $email)
+            @forelse($emails as $email)
                 <div wire:key="email-{{ $email->id }}"
                      @click="$wire.selectEmail({{ $email->id }}); mobileView = 'detail'"
                      class="p-5 cursor-pointer transition-all relative group"
@@ -257,33 +306,71 @@
                         </div>
                     @endif
                 </div>
-            @endforeach
+            @empty
+                {{-- ═══ Cinematic Empty State ═══ --}}
+                <div class="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 text-center min-h-[400px]">
+                    {{-- Animated Envelope Icon --}}
+                    <div class="relative w-20 h-20 mb-8">
+                        <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-pink-500/10 rounded-2xl animate-pulse"></div>
+                        <div class="absolute inset-0 border border-pink-500/20 rounded-2xl"></div>
+                        <div class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center">
+                            <svg class="w-10 h-10 text-pink-500/50" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" d="M21.75 6.75v10.5a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25h-15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6.75m19.5 0A2.25 2.25 0 0019.5 4.5h-15a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25m19.5 0v.243a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07 1.916l-7.5 4.615a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.36 0L3.32 8.91a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07-1.916V6.75" />
+                            </svg>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <h3 class="text-sm font-bold text-zinc-400 mb-2 tracking-tight">No emails yet</h3>
+                    <p class="text-[11px] text-zinc-600 mb-6 max-w-[220px] leading-relaxed">
+                        Send an email to your address and it will appear here instantly
+                    </p>
+
+                    {{-- Current mailbox address for easy reference --}}
+                    @if($currentMailbox)
+                        <button @click="navigator.clipboard.writeText('{{ $currentMailbox->address }}'); addToast('Address copied to clipboard', 'success')"
+                                class="px-4 py-2.5 rounded-xl bg-zinc-900 border border-white/5 text-[10px] font-mono text-zinc-400 break-all hover:border-pink-500/20 hover:text-white transition-all cursor-pointer group mb-6">
+                            <span class="group-hover:hidden">{{ $currentMailbox->address }}</span>
+                            <span class="hidden group-hover:inline text-pink-500 font-bold uppercase tracking-widest font-sans">Click to Copy</span>
+                        </button>
+                    @endif
+
+                    {{-- Animated "Waiting" Indicator --}}
+                    <div class="flex items-center gap-2.5 text-zinc-600">
+                        <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5 animate-spin" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M16.023 9.348h4.992v-.001M2.985 19.644v-4.992m0 0h4.992m-4.993 0l3.181 3.183a8.25 8.25 0 0013.803-3.7M4.031 9.865a8.25 8.25 0 0113.803-3.7l3.181 3.182m0-4.991v4.99" />
+                        </svg>
+                        <span class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[0.2em] animate-pulse">Waiting for emails</span>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            @endforelse
         </div>
 
-        <!-- Sticky Pagination -->
-        <div class="h-14 flex items-center justify-between px-4 border-t border-white/5 bg-zinc-950/40 backdrop-blur-xl shrink-0">
-            <button wire:click="previousPage" 
-                    @click="$refs.listContainer.scrollTop = 0"
-                    class="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10 transition-all disabled:opacity-30 disabled:pointer-events-none uppercase tracking-widest"
-                    {{ $emails->onFirstPage() ? 'disabled' : '' }}>
-                <svg class="w-3 h-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7" /></svg>
-                Prev
-            </button>
-            
-            <div class="flex items-center gap-1.5">
-                <span class="text-[10px] font-black text-white/90 uppercase tracking-[0.2em]">{{ $emails->currentPage() }}</span>
-                <span class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-600 uppercase tracking-widest">/</span>
-                <span class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-500 uppercase tracking-widest">{{ $emails->lastPage() }}</span>
+        @if($emails->hasPages())
+            <!-- Sticky Pagination -->
+            <div class="h-14 flex items-center justify-between px-4 border-t border-white/5 bg-zinc-950/40 backdrop-blur-xl shrink-0">
+                <button wire:click="previousPage" 
+                        @click="$refs.listContainer.scrollTop = 0"
+                        class="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10 transition-all disabled:opacity-30 disabled:pointer-events-none uppercase tracking-widest"
+                        {{ $emails->onFirstPage() ? 'disabled' : '' }}>
+                    <svg class="w-3 h-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7" /></svg>
+                    Prev
+                </button>
+                
+                <div class="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+                    <span class="text-[10px] font-black text-white/90 uppercase tracking-[0.2em]">{{ $emails->currentPage() }}</span>
+                    <span class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-600 uppercase tracking-widest">/</span>
+                    <span class="text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-500 uppercase tracking-widest">{{ $emails->lastPage() }}</span>
+                </div>
+
+                <button wire:click="nextPage" 
+                        @click="$refs.listContainer.scrollTop = 0"
+                        class="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10 transition-all disabled:opacity-30 disabled:pointer-events-none uppercase tracking-widest"
+                        {{ !$emails->hasMorePages() ? 'disabled' : '' }}>
+                    Next
+                    <svg class="w-3 h-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" /></svg>
+                </button>
             </div>
-
-            <button wire:click="nextPage" 
-                    @click="$refs.listContainer.scrollTop = 0"
-                    class="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[10px] font-bold text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10 transition-all disabled:opacity-30 disabled:pointer-events-none uppercase tracking-widest"
-                    {{ !$emails->hasMorePages() ? 'disabled' : '' }}>
-                Next
-                <svg class="w-3 h-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" /></svg>
-            </button>
-        </div>
+        @endif
     </div>
         <!-- QR Code Modal -->
     <div x-show="qrModal" 
@@ -694,13 +781,13 @@
             to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
         }
 
-        .animate-cinematic-spin {
-            animation: cinematic-spin 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
+        @keyframes slide-up {
+            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
+            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
         }
 
-        @keyframes cinematic-spin {
-            from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
-            to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
+        .animate-slide-up {
+            animation: slide-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
         }
     </style>
 </div>
diff --git a/tests/Feature/Auth/RegistrationTest.php b/tests/Feature/Auth/RegistrationTest.php
index ba2cb20..b92e440 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/Auth/RegistrationTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/Auth/RegistrationTest.php
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ test('registration screen can be rendered', function (): void {
 });
 
 test('new users can register', function (): void {
+    $this->seed(\Database\Seeders\RoleSeeder::class);
+
     $response = Livewire::test(Register::class)
         ->set('name', 'Test User')
         ->set('email', 'test@example.com')
diff --git a/tests/Feature/UserTierTest.php b/tests/Feature/UserTierTest.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..de14418
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/Feature/UserTierTest.php
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace Tests\Feature;
+
+use App\Models\Domain;
+use App\Models\User;
+use Illuminate\Foundation\Testing\RefreshDatabase;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Artisan;
+use Tests\TestCase;
+
+class UserTierTest extends TestCase
+{
+    use RefreshDatabase;
+
+    protected function setUp(): void
+    {
+        parent::setUp();
+        Artisan::call('db:seed', ['--class' => 'RoleSeeder']);
+    }
+
+    public function test_new_user_is_assigned_free_role_by_default()
+    {
+        \Livewire\Livewire::test(\App\Livewire\Auth\Register::class)
+            ->set('name', 'Test User')
+            ->set('email', 'test@example.com')
+            ->set('password', 'password')
+            ->set('password_confirmation', 'password')
+            ->call('register')
+            ->assertHasNoErrors()
+            ->assertRedirect();
+
+        $user = User::where('email', 'test@example.com')->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($user, 'User was not created');
+        $this->assertTrue($user->hasRole('free'));
+        $this->assertEquals('FREE', $user->tierLabel());
+    }
+
+    public function test_free_user_can_only_access_public_domains()
+    {
+        $publicDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['public'], 'name' => 'public.com']);
+        $premiumDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['premium'], 'name' => 'premium.com']);
+
+        $user = User::factory()->free()->create();
+
+        $accessibleDomains = Domain::accessibleBy($user)->get();
+
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($publicDomain));
+        $this->assertFalse($accessibleDomains->contains($premiumDomain));
+    }
+
+    public function test_pro_user_can_access_public_and_premium_domains()
+    {
+        $publicDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['public'], 'name' => 'public.com']);
+        $premiumDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['premium'], 'name' => 'premium.com']);
+        $privateDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['private'], 'name' => 'private.com']);
+
+        $user = User::factory()->pro()->create();
+
+        $accessibleDomains = Domain::accessibleBy($user)->get();
+
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($publicDomain));
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($premiumDomain));
+        $this->assertFalse($accessibleDomains->contains($privateDomain));
+    }
+
+    public function test_enterprise_user_can_access_all_domains()
+    {
+        $publicDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['public'], 'name' => 'public.com']);
+        $privateDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['private'], 'name' => 'private.com']);
+
+        $user = User::factory()->enterprise()->create();
+
+        $accessibleDomains = Domain::accessibleBy($user)->get();
+
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($publicDomain));
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($privateDomain));
+    }
+
+    public function test_guest_can_only_access_public_domains()
+    {
+        $publicDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['public'], 'name' => 'public.com']);
+        $premiumDomain = Domain::factory()->create(['allowed_types' => ['premium'], 'name' => 'premium.com']);
+
+        $accessibleDomains = Domain::accessibleBy(null)->get();
+
+        $this->assertTrue($accessibleDomains->contains($publicDomain));
+        $this->assertFalse($accessibleDomains->contains($premiumDomain));
+    }
+}